HawkTales

Tales of America's Most Honored Sports Mascot and its Continuing Legacy at Saint Joseph's University

176

158

8 in. x 10 in.

Hardcover with full-color, printed casing

4-color offset throughout

1.25 lb

978-0-915180-49-3

$24.95

April 11, 2014

Jim Brennan (SJC 1958)

Paul Nigel Harris (SJC 1971)

Thomas Humphrey (SJC 1958)

Steve Idzik, Joe Hall, Gerry St. John and others.

THE BOOK

Don DiJulia(Director of Athletics, Saint Joseph's University):

Jim Brennan had a vision…he breathed life into the Hawk mascot which has become legendary and the most decorated mascot in college sports. Its unique style and motion has captured the fascination of thousands around the world. This undying spirit (The Hawk Will Never Die) at Saint Joe’s is not just a slogan but a lifestyle! Hope you enjoy the stories of the men and women who have proudly represented the University for the past 57 years!

Phil Martelli(Head Basketball Coach, S.J.U. and winner of NCAA "Coach of thE Year"):

The Hawk is the only mascot in the country who is considered a member of the team. Truly a symbolic icon throughout college basketball, I couldn’t imagine one of my teams taking the floor without being lead out by the Hawk.“The Hawk Will Never Die!” isn’t a slogan; it is a way of life for all who have worn “Saint Joseph's” across their chest. On the road, many times, people will ask me about my team but more about the Hawk. The young men and women who have worn the costume with so much pride and class, have never once expressed an interest in being the Hawk because of the scholarship money involved, but rather because of desire to be part of something bigger than themselves.

What People have said about “HawkTales”:

After fifty years in television sports, I thought I had read everything. Wrong! After reading “HawkTales” my career is now complete!.

"Dr. Jack" Ramsay (former Coach at Saint Joseph's College and of teams in the NBA, where he coached portland to the NBA Championship):

HAWK TALES is a must read for all basketball fans. Jim Brennan tells the story of the Saint Joseph's University Hawk, the most renowned of all college sports’ mascots, in a unique and fascinating manner, since he was himself the original Hawk.

THE BIG DEAL! (ORDER BY 4/15/14)

HawkTales(from Saint Joseph's University)

Jack Whitaker (renowned Sports broadCASTER):

After reading “HawkTales” you will understand why “The Hawk Will Never Die!” This narration by the Original Hawk, Jim Brennan, shows why the school spirit at SJU is one of the strongest in the nation…May he flap forever.